Don’t ask me whose paying for all of this, but parenting is hard, it deserves a six-figure salary, and this is how it will work: Imagine if you could get paid for keeping these New Year’s Resolutions. How much would your parenting salary be in 2017?
Will not yell at the kids $2,500- Will not threaten the kids with taking away toys $2,500
- Will not use food as a bribe $2,500
- Will not use toys as a bribe $1,000
- Will not give in to the kids just to avoid parenting $5,000
- Will make them clean their rooms $1,500
- Will make them do their homework $500
- Will not do their homework for them to get it done $1,000
- Will not give them treats to make them like me $2,000
- Will not hide in the bathroom eating ice cream or chocolate $10,000
- Will not hide in the bathroom to eat their Easter chocolate $5,000
- Will not hide in the bathroom to eat their Halloween candy $5,000
- Will not fight with spouse/partner in front of kids $10,000
- Will not finish off whatever food the kids leave behind instead of wrapping it up $2,500
- Will not consider the leftovers to be dinner in lieu of preparing a proper meal $5,000
- Will make bedtime a priority $1,000
- Will read more to the kids $2,500
- Will make more time for myself $5,000
- Will make time for my relationship $5,000
- Will skip cleaning up in favour of play time $5,000
- Will skip cleaning up in favour of a little me time $2,500
- Will not make two dinners because the kids are fussing about the meal $1,000
- Will not sweat making extravagant meals and instead focus on simple and nutritious $2,000
- Will stop putting junk food in their lunches $500
- Will stop buying junk food for myself with the justification that it can go in the kids’ lunches $1,000
- Will not steer their friendships based on which parents I like $5,000
Will let them dress themselves, even if they look crazy $2,500- Will show them instead of doing it for them $5,000
- Will give them a chance and then follow through with consequences $10,000
- Will give them the opportunity to redeem themselves $5,000
- Will be their parent first, their friend second $10,000
- Will not ask medical advice on parenting forums/Facebook groups $5,000
- Will not start parenting wars on parenting forums/Facebook groups $5,000
- Will not confine my boy to “boy toys” or my girl to “girl toys” $10,000
- Will make them take responsibility for pet care $500
- Will not lie about why they can’t have a pet, “Because I don’t want one” is good enough $1,000
- Will limit screen time to what I *actually* tell people I limit it to $500
- Will fess up the real amount of screen time I give my kids when asked $2,500
- Will not embarrass them on the schoolyard because I need another kiss goodbye $1,000
- Will start lengthening the leash and not hover $5,000
- Will not tell them to “Stop It!” when they start with the “But why…” $10,000
- Will not lie about stores being closed so you don’t have to buy something $50
- Will do more activities, arts, crafts and games and less family TV time $5,000
- Will not feel bad about falling behind on laundry $2,500
- Will make time to get sandy at the beach or wet in the snow $10,000
- Will worry less about wrinkles and embrace laugh lines more $2,500
- Will not set the clocks back for an early bedtime $1,000
- Will do better to hide the evidence of throwing away school art and projects $1,000
- Will say “Yes” more and “No” less $2,500
- Will stop getting angry at that sound they like to make, and noise in general $3,000
- Will balance parenting with my own identity and needs $50,000
So, what’s your income and what is your big resolution of the year? Any that we’ve missed?
Alissia Marciano is a fellow mom and Urban Suburban Mommy’s fashion stylist and lifestyle expert, as well as, an on-air celebrity fashion host. Currently based in Los Angeles, she has worked and forged her talent around the world in such cities as Paris, New York, Vancouver, and Toronto. From guest appearances on Rachael Ray, to the countdown to the Oscars on the red carpet with E!, and co-hosting Look A Like and Sexy Girl, Alissia is a prominent figure in the fashion industry and her success has earned her the reputation of a highly sought after international fashion and celebrity stylist. Beyond fashion and music, Alissia’s portfolio includes an extensive list of advertising clients including Diesel, ESPN, Nike, Acura, Orbit, and CAT. Her eclectic mix of femininity and rock n’ roll has graced the pages of such publications as L’Uomo Vogue, Neo 2 (Spain), Entertainment Weekly, New York Moves, Wonderland (Japan), The National (UAE) and Filler to name a few. In addition to her work in the industry, Alissia has two beautiful boys with whom she shares many wonderful adventures and creates lasting memories with, surfing and skateboarding being two of their favorite activities.
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